Answer 1 of 4: Morning, can anyone tell me if children are also included in the Covid testing lottery at the airport on arrival? Report inappropriate content jetbug Leeds, United. Id found a few where you have to book a zoom call and they didnt get very good reviews so hoping this will be a simpler and better option! Has anyone used this company and is it acceptable. Cheshire, United. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? See paragraph below as to what it says: All passengers arriving on international (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Please don't risk this. How to Find COVID-19 Testing Locations Is testing in the airport mandatory? Report inappropriate content jetbug Leeds, United. Im double vaccinated but will also get a negative lateral flow confirmed by a lab with a fit to fly certificate before I go. Response time varies according to sampling time or volume of tests. Join our Athens mythological tour & get to the heart of the ancient world by exploring Athens' landmark sites through timeless myths. Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? I am recovered but have been warned I may still show positive on PCR tests. Our whole household has just tested positive for Covid (even though the adults are fully vaccinated!). Holding on until the next couple of Fco announcements before I buy the more expensive Pcr day 2 test which has to be purchased before departure for the plf forms. Took about 30 minutes to get through but I was near the back of the queue. We arrived on a half-full Easyjet (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I've read comments saying that children are not being tested. Looking for great ideas to build your holiday around? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110577054', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flight from Gatwick two weeks ago and every passenger was tested. Various Cafes/Snack Bars are available throughout the Terminal Building. From May 1, visitors wont be required to hold EU Digital Covid Certificates (or other Covid vaccination or recovery certificates) on arrival, and can enjoy full access to museums, archaeological sites, restaurants and other culture and entertainment venues for which certificates were previously required. we are fully vaccinated .. how smooth is the process? Answer 21 of 38: Hi Slightly confused re what happens when we arrive at Kefalonia Airport. Under 11s? Thank you so much for the updates! and they send the result to you via email. Thank you for this! This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Greece. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Also can we arrange covid tests in Fiscardo. Keeping distances is mainly a behavioural measure for passengers and airport staff, and a distance of 1 meter is recommended to be kept during all phases of the travelling processes on ground when feasible. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110663693', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');plane who might also be forced to quarentine if you give a positive test at the airport. I am double vaccinated but have recently contacted covid. However, you may be required to wear a facemask, including whilst waiting to be seated at restaurants and cafes. If its not too personal could I check if youre fully vaccinated? Passengers using masks should also be aware that they may be asked to temporarily remove their mask during security and identity check processes. Some laboratories might charge more if the testing is made during weekends. Does everyone arriving from the UK have a Covid-19 test and if so how long does it take from getting the test to getting the results? . For further information about the procedure and the form please click here. Covid tests or vaccination certificates all checked. The cleaning services have been intensified across the airport facilities. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Details and important information are included in the section Frequently Asked Questions of the platform. Under 11s? However, the information here is limited to holiday travel only. Instant hand sanitizers have been installed in all toilets, in all the departure gates, and in more than 300 locations within the terminals. I agree Hoolio, an additional worry is now people boarding our (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? You will need to wear a mask in congested outdoor spaces and indoors (public transport, shops, taxis and public utilities, as well as private communal areas in hotels etc). I have been testing myself using the NHS provided lateral flows since recovery and I am showing negative every time. Holiday companies are being really flexible at the moment, you could delay your holiday. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110576984', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flights are obliged to have completed the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) and will be subject to random tests upon arrival. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110579246', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');plane - all quite middle aged, myself included! See paragraph below as to what it says: All passengers arriving on international (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? So it is only PCRs that may result in a positive test after covid infection, not lateral flows. Thanks. In order for the quarantine to end, you will need to test negative in a laboratory PCR test on the last day of your quarantine. To our knowledge none of our group have had it but I've heard of people finding out they had Covid without knowing it. Cleaning and sanitizing of frequently touched surfaces, such as door handles, elevator buttons, handrails, escalators etc., has been intensified. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110579246', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');plane - all quite middle aged, myself included! The random tests done at Kefalonia airport are also rapid antigen/lateral flow tests, which it states here https://travel.gov.gr/#/. PRM wheelchairs and Ambulifts are cleaned and disinfected regularly, before and after their use, in order to secure the maximum possible protection of passengers against Covid-19. Slightly confused re what happens when we arrive at Kefalonia Airport. May I ask.. were they testing the children too? Does everyone arriving from the UK have a Covid-19 test and if so how long does it take from getting the test to getting the results? Spiderdog. All shops, culture and entertainment venues (museums, archaeological sites, cinemas etc) and restaurants, bars and cafes) are operating at 100% capacity and with no entry restrictions. 8.511. If you test positive for COVID-19 while in Greece you must self-isolate for 5 days from the date of the positive test result. Also can we arrange covid tests in Fiscardo before we return? When to Get Tested for COVID-19 Key times to get tested: If you have symptoms, test immediately. Thank you Reply Report inappropriate content 3 replies to this topic 1-3 of 3 replies Sorted by 1 Spiderdog Cheshire, United. and they send the result to you via email. I was wondering if they select the under 11s as there is no pre entry test requirements for them. By the sounds of it though they let you leave the airport before the results were in? Ah no problems! we are fully vaccinated .. how smooth is the process? For additional information regarding the above, you may call the Consumers Line at 4digit telephone number 1520, the Hellenic Police , or the Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection at 213 15 10 100 or send an email at[emailprotected] / [emailprotected]. In the meantime, if youve got any other questions, you can always ask the Discover Greece team on the live chat and well help out in any way we can. There is also provision for individuals travelling for essential reasons to enter Greece without the need to quarantine. Thanks. Re: Lateral flow covid test in Kefalonia 1 year ago Save Yes - telephone to book an appointment. I agree Hoolio, an additional worry is now people boarding our (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Copyright © 2023 Discover Greece | Created by the Greek Tourism Sector. Does everyone arriving from the UK have a Covid-19 test and if so how long does it take from getting the test to getting the results? Also (and sorry if I'm asking an obvious question here but struggling to find a clear answer) are they testing for active Covid cases or is it a test to detect if you have ever had it? Test results for rapid (Antigen) test are available by email ,15-20 minutes after completion of sampling. Viral tests look for a current infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, by testing specimens from your nose or mouth. If you test too early, you may be more likely to get an inaccurate result. Will be travelling with a 2 year old so keen to know if she might get tested. Hopefully we will get our family holiday in August! The result is usually available within 20 minutes. 1. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less, when they meet all requirements. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Now we are really worried that we'll still test positive at the airport on 8th Augyst. Are vaccines available in Greece for U.S. citizens to receive? Centers for Disease Control: COVID-19 Test Requirement for All Air Passengers Entering U.S. Centers for Disease Control:COVID-19 Information, Centers for Disease Control: Information for Travelers, What the Department of State Can and Cant Do in a Crisis, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Travel to Greece, February 20-21, 2023, Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Niki Lymperaki of Mega TV, Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias at a Joint Press Availability, Joint Statement on the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue, Greek authorities reported 54,649 COVID-19 and 4,975,067 cumulative cases according to the National Public Health Organization (. Re: Covid Testing on arrival at Kefalonia Airport 1 year ago Save We arrived on a half-full Easyjet flight from Gatwick two weeks ago and every passenger was tested. Or can you show documentation to prove your status. Will be travelling with a 2 year old so keen to know if she might get tested. for a safe and happy trip to our favourite place. It probably took 30 minutes including queuing time and the test results were received by text the same evening. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110820620', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flight get tested. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110643099', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flight yesterday took about 20 mins had the results texted to us whilst still on the the transfer to our resort, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Visitors to Greece are no longer required to present Covid vaccination certificates after the latest move to allow smooth entry to the country. Self-tests for COVID-19 give rapid results and can be taken anywhere, regardless of your vaccination status or whether or not you have symptoms. Re: Kefalonia airport random covid testing, Get answers to your questions about Kefalonia, Trip Reports & Holiday Memories - Please supply and read them here, Large Supermarkets en route to your destination, Nightlife & Clubs in and around Argostoli, Typical Taxi Transfer Prices from Airport 2014. It's quite misleading as the official Kefalonia Airport website states it is random testing. International passengers may be given a rapid Covid-19 test upon arrival in Greece. Thank you! Information and guidelines regarding hygiene measures are communicated through a constant flow of public announcements (PAs are regularly made through the airports public announcement system), as well as through visual content on the airport screens and relevant signage in all areas. They tested all the adults on our (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? We were the only (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-107608478', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Greece to place you in quarantine on arrival so we can weigh up the risk. In certain circumstances, one test type may be recommended over the other. Departures Intra Schengen (opposite departure gate B12), Departures Intra Schengen (opposite departure gate B19), Departures Extra Schengen (opposite departure gate A8), Arrivals Intra Schengen (opposite baggage belt 6), Arrivals Extra Schengen (before entering in the Passport Control area). Being fully vaccinated means that quarantine is reduced to 7 days. For more information seeRequirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers on CDCs website. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Philippines. Being fully vaccinated means that quarantine is reduced to 7 days. Were due out in a few weeks and are fully vaccinated but Im wondering whether to also get a fit to fly test as belt and braces? The fine for not wearing a mask in areas where it is required or not maintaining required social distancing is. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110663437', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flight. Demonstration Alert Public sector and private sector employees announced a 24-hour Panhellenic General Strike for November 9, 2022. I've read comments saying that children are not being tested. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. It probably took 30 minutes including queuing time and the test results were received by text the same evening. After all whats stopping you faking the test to get a negative result? This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. I've read comments saying that children are not being tested. Under 11s? Thanks for that! The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Response Map has been updated to make it easier to find testing, vaccine, and treatment sites across the state. 4. Dr Stefanos in Fiscardo (above the supermarket just set back from the harbour - behind Iridas Taverna and shop) is definitely carrying out private tests. Both myself and my husband have been double vaccinated. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-110648273', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Greece in September (hopefully), I'll bear this one in mind. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. 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